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TITAN   GASOLINE   TRACTOR 

Single  Cylinder,  20  and  25-IIorse  Power 


A  25-horse  power  1  U  C  tractor  pulling  six   14-inch  bottom  plows.     This  tractor  was  working  under  favorable  conditions  in  stubble  ground 


Adv.    255A 


International   Harvester   Company   of   America 

(Incorporated) 

Chicago  USA 


I  H  G  TITAN  TRACTORS 

SINGLE  CYLINDER,  20  AND  25-HORSE  POWER 

The  principal  difference  between  Titan  and  other  I  H  C  tractors  is  the  live  axle  construction.  All  other  I  H  C 
tractors  have  the  stationary  axle. 

Engine — The  engine  is  the  regular  single  C3'linder,  20  or  25-horse  power,  four-cycle,  Famous  mounting  engine. 
For  simplicit3',  durabilit}',  and  accessibility,  this  engine  can  not  be  excelled.  Each  part  possesses  ample  strength  to 
meet  every  requirement.     On  the  25-horse  power  tractor  the  valves  are  mounted  in  the  cylinder  head  in  separate  cages. 

The  cooling  arrangement  includes  a  special  design  of  cooling  tower  and  a  plunger  tj-pe  circulating  pump  on 
the  engine  which  pumps  a  continuous  flow  of  water  through  the  water  jacket. 

Mounting — The  frame  consists  of  8-inch  steel  channels  for  20-horse  power  and  10-inch  steel  channels  for 
2S-horse  power  tractor.  These  channels  are  continuous  from  front  to  rear.  The  front  axle  is  arched  and  strongly 
reinforced  in  the  center.  It  is  additionally  reinforced  by  two  heavy  truss  rods  extending  from  hub  to  hub.  Limit 
chains  are  provided  so  that  the  front  wheels  can  not  run  into  the  truck  when  turning  the  tractor. 

Wheels — The  wheels  have  cast  hubs  and  flat  bar  steel  spokes  which  are  riveted  both  to  the  tire  and  hubs. 
This  style  of  wheel  has  proved  very  durable  and  will  stand  up  to  all  strains.  The  face  of  the  drive  wheels  on  the 
20-horse  power  is  20  inches  in  width,  and  on  the  25-horse  power,  22  inches  in  width.  They  are  provided  with  heavj-  lugs. 

Gears — Power  is  transmitted  from  the  crank  shaft  through  a  pinion  on  the  end  of  this  shaft  which  meshes 
with  the  large  gear  on  the  countershaft.  On  the  other  end  of  the  countershaft  is  a  pinion  which  meshes  with  the 
large  differential  bull  gear.  This  power  transmission  is  exceptionally  simple.  The  countershaft  runs  in  two  extra 
long  bearings,  extending  through  the  large  castings  of  the  main  frame.  This  provides  a  construction  which 
holds  the  countershaft  rigidly  in  position,  so  that  there  is  no  possibilit3'  of  the  gears  getting  out  of  alignment  and 
cutting.     All  gears  are  shielded  wherever  necessary  to  insure  the  safety  of  the  operator. 

Rear  Axle — The  rear  axle  is  of  the  live  axle  type,  3^  inches  in  diameter  for  20-horse  power,  and  4  inches  in 
diamater  for  25-horse  power,  and  runs  in  two  extra  long,  babbitted  bearings.  These  bearings  are  so  designed  that  it 
is  possible  to  take  up  wear  in  the  bearings,  and  thus  avoid  wear  in  the  hubs  of  the  wheels. 

Friction  Clutch — Only  one  friction  clutch  is  provided  for  throwing  the  gears  into  action.  This  friction 
clutch  has  two  extra  large  shoes  which  furnish  ample  gripping  surface.  The  clutch  is  operated  by  a  lever  and  a  con- 
necting rod. 

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I  H  C  Titan  tractor.  20  and  25-hor8e  power— lell  hiwd  side 


Reverse-  The  reverse  is  accomplished  by  means  of  slidinsj  gears.  This  method  of  reversing  is  ver3' positive; 
in  fact,  the  action  on  the  reverse  is  just  as  positive  as  it  is  on  the  forward. 

Oiling— The  Titan  tractor  is  provided  with  a  mechanical  oiler,  operated  by  the  ignitor  rod.  This  oiler  oils 
the  crank  shaft,  connecting-  rod,  cylinder,  differential  gears,  countershaft  gears,  and  pinions.  Grease  cups  on  the 
countershaft  and  main  axle  bearings  keep  these  parts  well  oiled.  These  grease  cups  are  operated  by  handles  which 
reach  back  to  the  platform. 

Operating  Levers  — There  are  two  operating  levers,  both  convenient  to  the  driver — one  for  throwing  the 
clutch  in,  and  the  other  for  the  reverse.  The  steering  wheel  which  controls  the  movement  of  the  front  axle  by  means 
of  steering  chains,  is  convenient  to  the  right  hand  of  the  operator. 

Convenience  and  Accessibility  — This  tractor  is  very  convenient  to  operate.  The  platform  is  roomy 
and  substantial.  The  tool  and  battery  boxes  are  to  the  left,  out  of  the  way  of  the  operator.  The  filling  pipe  is 
located  on  the  left  hand  side  of  the  engine  toward  the  front,  and  is  only  waist  high,  so  that  the  fuel  tank  may  be 
easily  filled. 

Equipment — Swinging  draw  bar,  spring  hitch,  auto  sparker,  and  speed  changing  device  are  part  of  the 
regular  equipment. 


Main  frame  of  Titan  tractor  showing  the  countershaft,  the  main  axle,  and  the  beariniis  in  which  the  shaft  and  axle 
operate.     Note   the  extremely   substantial  construction  of  this   very  important   part  of  the  tractor 


I  H  C  Titan  (racior,  30  and  25-harse  power— riSht  hand  side 


Rear   view    oi   Titan    tractor.      Note   the    lariie,    roomy     platform,    the    two    vertical 
levers  convenient  to  the  operator,  and  the  steering  w^heel 


View  of  Titan  tractor,  showing  the  gears,  friction  clutch,  and  filling  pipe 


SPECIFICATIONS   OF  I  H  C  TITAN  TRACTORS 


20-Horse  Power 


25-Horse  Power 


Rated  Horse-power      -------- 

Cj'linders      ---------- 

Bore  --------- 

Stroke        --------- 

R.  P.  M.  of  Engine     -------- 

R.  P.  M.  of  Pulley       -------- 

PuUej^ — Diam. — Inches        ------- 

Pulle}' — Face — Inches  ------- 

Drive  Wheels — Diam. — Inches    ------ 

Drive  Wheels — Face — Inches      ------ 

Front  trucks — Diam.  of  Wheels  ------ 

Total  Width  of  Tractor       -         -  '     - 

Speed — Miles  per  Hour        ------- 

Cap.     Fuel  Tank— Gallons  ------ 

Cap.     Water  Tank— Gallons       ------ 

Net  Weight  (Gaso.  and  Water  Tanks  Filled)    - 
Shipping  Weight  -------- 

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20-horse  power 

8^  inches 

IS  inches 

Min.  240— Max.  290 

240  to  290 

36  inches 

10/4  inches 

70  inches 

20  inches 

40  inches 

7  ft.  3  inches 

From  1.76  to  2.12 

25  Gal. 

70  Gal. 

14,200  lbs. 

13,900  lbs. 


25-horse  power 

10  inches 

IS  inches 

Min.  240— Max  290 

240  to  290 

36  inches 
10>^  inches 

70  inches 

22  inches 

44  inches 

8  ft. 

From  1.76  to  2.12 

37^  Gal. 

9S  Gal. 
16,850  lbs. 
16,600  lbs. 


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